Insomniac Browser Change Log

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.2.3

Fixed a browser window blinking.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.2.2

Fixed a visual glitch in URLs rendering in the address bar, which could occur sometimes;
Fixed an issue when Insomniac Browser wasn't able to show current site login in Session bar with according checkbox being checked.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.2.1

Fixed visual glitches in the browser's user interface;
Fixed an annoying behavior of the password suggestion popup — hide it with ESC key before entering a password from the keyboard;
Added the ability to import addresses from a CSV file that was edited as a spreadsheet;
Fixed a browser crash on "Bookmarks and Lists" -> "Show All Bookmarks" -> "Open in new tab".

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.2.0

"Set a random device per private session" was removed from browser system settings - this feature now is enabled permanently;
Improved fingerprinting protection;
Updated underlying Chromium code base.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.13

Implemented a new toggle setting in insomniac://password-manager/settings to enable/disable search bar on password suggestion popup;
Fixed a rare browser crash under Mac OS X after a browser profile was recreated.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.12

Added a session restoration bubble on next startup after browser crash;
Fixed an issue when new private sessions might have already stored data from previous browsing (happened only at the next browser startup after a browser has crashed);
Eliminated loosing of Private Session List data on browser crashes or after the browser was closed by OS or through process manager;
Insomniac Browser minimal window's width was rolled back to the value used in Chromium browser;
Improved Proxy List and Private Session List layouts to support the narrowed minimal screen width.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.11

Improved password auofilling by adding a search login field into the password autofill popup, which could be closed by clicking on the password input again;
Fixed browser crash under Mac OS X on dangling browser context;
Victory Live integration (accounts to browser autofill importing and purchase transferring) was added to the Purchase Tracking extension.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.10

Implemented reloading all session's tabs while switching connection;
Implemented an ability to change proxy while editing private session on Private Session List with an additional ability to reload all tabs with the changed session;
Added pasties (sticky notes) to Private Session List;
Implemented for web page context menu marking with bold font the label of private session stored in Private Session List, similar to Session bar;
Implemented 'Duplicate with session...' context menu option, which could be used for a set of selected tabs;
Implemented fixed headers for Proxy List and Private Session List;
Implemented much better URL from clipboard validation for Proxy List and Private Session List;
Implemented clipboard URLs visualization and management on Proxy List and Private Session List;
Fixed browser being unresponsive after a while it was running without any browser windows opened in Dock panel under Mac OS X;
Implemented the 'Open tab with proxy...' context menu, which copies selected tabs URLs into clipboard and opens Proxy List;
Implemented Import and Export of private sessions through binary files (for now browsing data is preserved within the same device only);
Fixed browser crash on clicking to 'System connection' on Proxy bar's popup.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.9

Fixed an issue under Windows platform, when private sessions, which have already opened tabs, were removed from Private Session List at the next browser's startup;
Implemented an ability to switch connection to a particular proxy from the list of enabled ones;
Fixed a random issue that lead to logout on all tabs.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.7

Better support for proxies, which use one inbound superproxy and so differ by their usernames only;
Implemented a new browser system setting - "Enable profile clearing each startup", which is enabled by default and clears some properties in browser profile in order to prevent fingerprinting and user tracking;
Fingerprinting protection was improved;
Fixed PDF rendering malfunctioning when memory isolation is disabled.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.6

Improved fingerprinting protection and proxy quality estimation.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.5

'Disable proxy quality estimation' button was implemented on Proxy List;
Eco mode was completely switched of for Windows 11.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.4

Fixed slower tab loading, which happened sometimes, especially under Windows 11;
Proxies fingerprinting protection was improved;
An experimental feature - proxy quality estimation - was added to the Proxy List, so it is possible to filter out proxies by their quality to perform bulk operations on them;
Time zone column was added to Proxy List, so it is possible to filter out proxies by their time zone ID to perform bulk operations on them, for example use proxies from a one particular time zone for better experience.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.3

The 'Slower loading but less pausing' browser system setting was implemented;
Some browser crashes were fixed;
Improved performance and fingerprinting protection.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.2

Memory Saver was disabled, as it leads to the background tabs not loading issue.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.1

The new "core" browser license was added: it has up to 25 private sessions and up to 50 proxies allowed;
New page context menu options were implemented: "Open link in new tab with session..." and "Open link in new window with session..." - they copy link's URL into clipboard and open Private Session List;
Implemented a new simplified format for proxy import: it starts from proxy host and has at least port value as a valid number, so 'some-host.com:29123, user name, my password' now is valid string to be imported into Proxy List.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.1.0

Implemented marking with bold text on Session bar private sessions, which are stored in Private Session List;
Implemented one time login into System connection proxy;
Improved fingerprinting protection.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.0.2

Fixed the black screen issue under Windows platform, when one switches from x32 bit Insomniac Browser to x64 bit Insomniac Browser;
Improved fingerprinting protection.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.0.1

Fixed the "Clear G cookies" soft button in Cookie Cleaner extension in order to eliminate the issue, which affects the user experience currently;
Added different colors for hosts and their logins in the 'List of hosts and their logins' column of Private Session List;
Improved fingerprinting protection.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.4.0.0

Fixed a rare crash on frame reloading;
'Private Session List' was implemented, it lets one to use stored private sessions with their login and proxy data for new navigations. The lite license allows to store in the list not more than 10 private sessions;
Implemented tracking of email and username logins per host and private session;
Added filter to Global Session List internal page;
Fixed browser crash, which occurred when window restores from history;
Implemented new algorithm for rocket buttons from Private Session List and Proxy List: in case of absence of a valid URL to open in clipboard they try to open default search engine page, which is set in browser settings, if the URL from clipboard or default search engine page is in Global Session List then new tab page is opened as a fallback;
Reduced memory and CPU usage;
Browser fingerprinting protection was improved;
Downgrade to previous version is not possible.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.10

Fixed extra memory usage, which occurred for some pages opened for a long time in background tabs;
Amount of memory used by each tab was reduced by 30%.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.9

Browser fingerprinting protection was improved.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.8

Browser fingerprinting protection was improved.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.7

Fixed random private session discarding at session restoration during browser startup;
Fixed a rare crash on push notification;
Browser fingerprinting protection was improved;
Fixed the out of memory issue, which occurred when some tabs are left in background for a long time;
Amount of memory used by each tab was reduced by 30%.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.6

Browser fingerprinting protection was improved;
Mitigated gray map issue.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.5

Browser fingerprints were updated.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.4

Browser fingerprinting protection was improved.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.3

Fixed issues.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.2

Fixed issues.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.1

Browser fingerprinting protection was improved.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.3.0.0

Memory isolation was implemented as new system browser setting, it is switched off by default as it requires more memory;
Browser fingerprinting protection was improved;
Fixed tabs restoration when browser was closed in a logout state.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.2.1.2

Random Device per private session in Settings turned off by default for all users;
Browser fingerprinting protection was improved;
Browser fingerprints were updated;
Fixed rare crash on unsecure HTTP connection error page after one chooses back to safety;
Fixed crash on navigations from chrome://start to chrome://login?url=https://web_page due to logout from browser.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.2.1.1

Improved fingerprinting protection;
Browser fingerprints were updated.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.2.1.0

Implemented import and export of autofill addresses and credit cards through CSV file;
The 'Search in tabs' dropdown was added to browser window caption;
Browser platform was updated;
Improved browser fingerprinting protection.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.2.0.5

Tab and Window confirmation prompts were implemented as new insomniac://settings/system settings;
Fixed private sessions discarding when all tabs are opened with 'insomniac://login?url=' in Global session after startup;
Fixed opening documents from Google Drive rendered in private session;
Browser fingerprints were updated;
Added the new Card extension.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.2.0.4

Two new proxy management features were implemented on Proxy Bar popup: 'Reload page while switching connection' and 'Toggle current proxy (if any) to 'disabled' in Proxy List (during switch)';
Implemented fixing of corrupted default extensions by re-installing Insomniac Browser;
Added new random devices for private sessions.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.2.0.3

Normal Browsing Mode was renamed to Global Session List;
Session Bar (with descriptions of private sessions and Global Session List's button) was implemented;
Update Bar's shape was changed to circle with rounded progress bar;
Session name was added to web page's context menu above proxy name;
Implemented 'Duplicate with same session' and 'Open link in this session';
Increased CSV password import file size limit from 150KB to 2MB.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.2.0.2

Fixed not fully loaded pages after the session was restored.
Fixed appearance of previous browsing data in new private sessions.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.2.0.1

Implemented better support of the "startup with a new tab" mode.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.2.0.0

Implemented the sessions restoration: just close Insomniac Browser and after the next restart continue where you have left off.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.1.8

Fixed the bug of discarding to the System connection of the 'proxy method for new private sessions', when IB is closed to Dock (Mac OS X).
The Stock Checker extension was added.
Browser fingerprints were updated.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.1.7

Fixed tabs continuously spinning on some sites.
Fixed a rare crash on content with SSL certificate errors.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.1.6

Fixed previous version's issues.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.1.5

Fixed proxy and User Agent settings being lost when the tab stays opened for a long time or on a high memory pressure.
Browser fingerprints were updated.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.1.4

Memory Saver was switched off for private sessions.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.1.3

Improved browser fingerprinting protection.
Implemented a possibility to use stored in profile custom theme after the startup.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.1.2

Improved browser anti-fingerprinting.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.1.1

Added Support and Resolved some new captcha methods.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.1.0

An entire browser’s platform was updated.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.21

Browser fingerprints were updated.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.20

The Queue-FA and Decision Assistant extensions’ versions were updated to 1.0.4 and 1.2.92 accordingly.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.19

The new "lite" browser license was added: it has up to 10 private sessions and up to 10 proxies allowed.
Three new extensions were added to the browser installers: Decision Assistant, Queue-fa and Price Map Tool.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.18

Fixed the crash on Mac OS X when the browser is opened after all browser's windows have been closed.
Some incompatible extensions are removed.
The colon is added as the proxy items separator for pasting and importing of proxies.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.17

Finally fixed the proxy rotation issue.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.16

Fixed the proxy rotation issue;
Fixed a crash on enabled push notifications.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.15

Improved privacy protection.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.14

Improved browser performance.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.12

Unpacked extension permissions were restored.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.11

Fixed a crash on broken user data in browser preferences.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.10

Browser fingerprints were updated;
Fixed a crash on enabled push notifications;
Implemented a protection against incompatible extensions.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.9

Browser fingerprints were updated;
The ‘On hold’ issue was solved.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.8

Implemented a new browser setting - The Best Performance Mode, which is switched on by default;
Purchase Tracking: added the ability to set a "Manually Processed" status to the purchase.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.7

Added the "Purchase Tracking" extension.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.6

Fixed a rare crash during a notification closing.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.5

Fixed a browser crash on massive tab dragging;
Fixed the "Aw Snap!" - renderer crash;
Updated browser fingerprints.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.4

Improved the Rocket button on the Proxy List: it will follow new tab with Ctrl+click or Command+click only, otherwise it will open new tab in background; instead of new tab page a URL from clipboard (if any) will be opened;
Advanced Timers extension fix: colored queue bars are switched off for countdown;
Advanced Timers extension improvement: queue stats page is implemented;
The insomniac://changelog page was brought back after its removal in December 2018;

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.3

Added an integration of Pasties with Proxy List: one can set up pasties (a set of sticky notes separated by spaces) related to a particular proxy, it is possible to filter proxies by those pasties;
Added the support for internal commas in proxy list’s attributes (proxy name, username, password and pasties) during import and export operations;
Fixed the crash on reloading not fully loaded tab with another proxy setting;
Added the ability to paste copied proxy with inner commas directly from spreadsheet, added the support for inner double quotes together with inner commas to attributes placed into double quotes;
Advanced Timers extension improvement: when in a waiting room show how many people are ahead in tab’s caption in a such format: current value / initial value;
Advanced Timers: Implemented stopping of video spam at a queue;
Implemented tab refreshing with other proxy settings, preserving already loaded data with previous IP, instead of tab completely reloading.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.2

Fixed the crash in a 'Random proxy per private session' after a disabled proxy is chosen;
Improved proxy name disclosure in case of limited space: first characters, a tilda sign '~' and last characters are shown;
In the manually editing proxy dialog fixed the save button enabling in case of invalid proxy port;
Improved the shuffle feature: creates a random sequence, but instead of a random number uses a sequence number as a prefix to proxy name.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.1

Added proxies filter to perform multiple operations on filtered proxies (all operations respect the proxy filter value with the exception of import - it imports all proxies anyway). Use proxy filter to manipulate proxy groups;
Importing proxies without names invokes auto-generation of proxy names, where the proxies filter value is added as a prefix to each proxy name. That may be used to mark groups of proxies;
Added a new row of buttons to Proxy List: “Disable all”, “Enable all”, “Shuffle” and “Original sequence”. Use “Proxy per session in order” together with “Shuffle” to achieve the most random and unrepeatable proxy method;
Fixed an error in regexp for host validation in the dialog of manually proxy editing;
Fixed the bug when Proxy Bubble didn’t show its two combo boxes in case of an empty proxy username.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.1.0.0

Internal proxy management was implemented, which makes Insomniac Browser faster and safer to use;
Added information about the current session to the toolbar;
Added exclamation indicators, which show tabs, which have the same session (i.e. share data) with an active tab;
Fixed the “Make Insomniac default browser”, which did not work on Windows 10;
Added a 1.5 seconds delay while opening a bunch of bookmarks from the Bookmark manager;
Fixed an issue with "seat geek";
Possibly fixed CPU overloading on huge maps (feedback will be needed about that issue from the new version).

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.0.0.7

Updated the anti-fingerprinting protection;
Fixed the maps visualization issue.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.0.0.6

Updated anti-fingerprinting protections.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.0.0.5

Introduced macOS M1 ARM version;
Various bug fixes;
Enhanced anti-fingerprinting protections;
Fixed the size of the bookmarks to be not longer than the text in them.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.0.0.4

Fixed a browser crash on Mac M1 Monterey;
Fixed a browser crash on Windows platform;
Fixed a renderer crash on a PDF document printing preview;
Enabled by default the ability to import passwords in insomniac://settings/passwords

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.0.0.3

Improved privacy with proxy usage and better User Agent fingerprinting protection.

Insomniac Browser - Version 4.0.0.2

Fix to crashing issue that some users had been experiencing.